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Current Events For July 2008 | Jul 25 / 08 -
Jul 26 / 08 | Abrams Genealogy Seminar, July 25-26
The Abrams Genealogy Seminar will feature renowned genealogist Dr. George K. Schweitzer as the keynote speaker. His appearance is co-sponsored by the Ingham County Genealogical Society. The schedule and registration form are now available.
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Jul 27 / 08 | Civil War Era Artillery Encampment
The sights and sounds of the Civil War come to Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula. July 25 to 27, 2008, at Fort Wilkins, Copper Harbor. Events begin at 8 a.m. each day.
| | Jul 26 / 08 | Concord Antique Auto Show and Heritage Day
Children's games, music and more! July 26, 2008, at Mann House, Concord. 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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| Jul 26 / 08 | Songs of the CCC, Civilian Conservation Corp Museum, Roscommon
Saturday, July 26, 7 p.m. Historian and entertainer Bill Jamerson will present "Songs of the CCC" at the Civilian Conservation Corp Museum located on North Higgins Lake Drive. The museum is ADA-accessible and is open daily from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Please call Rob Burg at (989) 348-2537 for more information about this program or the museum.
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| Jul 26 / 08 -
Jul 27 / 08 | Campeau's Company Encampment at Colonial Michilimackinac
Costumed 18th-century reenactors will join the soldier and colonial interpreters already at the 1770s fort and fur trading village, enhancing it through woodworking, military drills, and colonial crafts. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Admission.
| | Jul 29 / 08 | The Railroad That Never Ran
Part of our Tuesday afternoon lecture series! July 29, 2008, at the Michigan Iron Industry Museum, Negaunee. 2 p.m.
| | Jul 30 / 08 | Records Management Workshop for State Employees
A free workshop, hosted by Records Management Services. July 30, 2008, at the Michigan Library and Historical Center, Lansing. 9:30 to 10:30 a.m.
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Ongoing Events | Mar 25 / 08 -
Aug 15 / 08 | Register now for 2008 summer day camps at the Michigan Historical Museum
Kids, ages 6 through 12 - see history come to life at our Summer Sizzles day camps! Check out the variety of topics and times to meet your family's needs and interests. Space is limited. Preregistration is required. At the Michigan Historical Museum, Lansing.
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Aug 01 / 08 | Nominate a Teacher for an Odyssey Award
All Michigan elementary classroom teachers are eligible for the Michigan Historical Center Foundation's prestigious Odyssey Award, now in its ninth year of recognizing creativity and excellence in teaching Michigan history. Download the 2008 nomination form and submit all materials by the August 1 deadline.
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Aug 01 / 08 | "This Takes Forever!"
A student-designed special exhibit. Appearing through August 1, 2008, at the Michigan Historical Museum, Lansing.
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Aug 21 / 08 | Fort Wilkins 1870: A Living History Experience
Role-playing interpreters bring history to life at the 1844 fort. June 21 through August 21, 2008, at Fort Wilkins, Copper Harbor. 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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| Jul 01 / 08 -
Aug 23 / 08 | Evening Hours at Fort Mackinac, Mackinac Island
At the height of summer, tickets to Fort Mackinac are sold until 8 p.m and the fort buildings stay open until 10 p.m.. Grand Hotel also extends its service at the fort's Tea Room Restaurant for dinner overlooking the spectacular Straits of Mackinac.
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| Jul 01 / 08 -
Aug 23 / 08 | Mackinac Island Historic Downtown Buildings open through Aug. 23, 2008.
Mackinac's 19th-century fur trade community comes to life at the Biddle House, American Fur Company Store & Dr. Beaumont Museum, McGulpin House, and Benjamin Blacksmith Shop, all open from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. The Mission Church is open during these dates from noon-4 p.m., although it is not staffed. Admission included with Fort Mackinac ticket, or separate admission ticket can be purchased.
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Aug 27 / 08 | Michigan Governor's Summer Residence Tours, held every Wednesday from 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. through August 27, 2008.
Over 100 years old, the Michigan Governor's Summer Residence has functioned as a summer home for eight Michigan governors and their families dating back to 1943. A rare look into the 1902 cottage overlooking Mackinac Island's harbor. Free.
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| Jul 01 / 08 -
Sep 30 / 08 | The Picture Man: Lansing through the Lens of R. C. Leavenworth
For over a century, Leavenworth Photography has shot hundreds of thousands of images that tell the story of industry, business, and social life in Michigan's capital city. The exhibit runs through September 30 in the temporary exhibit area on the first floor of the Michigan Historical Center, Lansing. Admission is free.
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Oct 12 / 08 | Mackinac State Historic Parks Celebrates 50 Years of Museum Programs
Visited by nearly 20 million guests since 1958, MSHP celebrates its 50th anniversary year by offering many exciting opportunities and events May 5 through October 12.
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